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Host Ramses Ja talks with Ayana Morris, Director of "Why As We Americans" a documentary that details the political triumphs and struggles of Newark's legendary Baraka family, The film is currently in select theaters nationwide and scheduled for DVD release on April 26th.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thomas E. Mayfield Jr. is an educator at the JT Elementary School System in Fort Worth, Texas. As the son of a school principal , Mayfield has elevated the learning process by teaching math and other subjects through rap music. As a result, his students are excelling and Mayfield has gone viral on social media. Host Ramses Ja talks with Thomas Mayfield about his success in the classroom. See omnys...

Host Ramses ja is joined by Pulitzer Prize author Michael H. Cottman for a discussion on the life of David Harris, the 1st Black commercial airline pilot in the United States. David's journey towards breaking the color barrier in the commercial pilot industry is chronicled in Michael Cottman's latest book "Segregated Skies".    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From educator to entrepreneur, Dr. Lisa Williams ( @thedrlisa) (@theFreshdolls) has become a trailblazing figure in the Toy Industry. Today, she joins host Ramses Ja to talk about her career and the importance of creating dolls that reflect positive images for young black girls. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BIN News anchors Esther Dillard and Doug Davis join host Ramses Ja for an in depth discussion and review of some of the top stories covered this week on the Black Information Network. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today Host Ramses Ja takes a look at several trending headlines with KFI's iconic radio host Mo Kelley. Subjects include that latest on the Will Smith /Chris Rock feud, the Chris Wallace/ Nikole Hannah Jones interview, and the unusual lent sacrifice of a Chicago area church.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The U.S House of Representatives recently voted 220-204 in favor of legalizing  marijuana under the MORE Act. The bill now heads to the Senate for confirmation. If the MORE Act is passed by the US Senate, marijuana will no longer be listed as a federally banned drug. On today's episode, Host Ramses Ja and Danielle Sanders, Managing Editor of the Chicago Defender and National News Director at...

Today marks the 54th anniversary of the 1968 Fair Housing Act. Signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson, the Fair Housing Act prohibited discrimination in the sale, rental and financing of housing based on race, religion, national origin or sex. To discuss the impact of this historic law and upcoming events tied to its anniversary, host Ramses Ja is joined by Muriel M. Nolen, Interim Executive...

The confirmation of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson, changes to the Affordable Care Act, and marijuana reform are few of the big headlines from this week's news coverage on the Black Information Network. Anchors Teri McCready and Kevin Brown join host Ramses to discuss these stories and more . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week,  former President Barack Obama and the Biden Harris administration joined together to announce sweeping changes to the Affordable Health Care Act , affectionately known as Obamacare. Once enacted, these changes will significantly increase the opportunity for millions of American families to sign up for health coverage. Host Ramses Ja speaks with CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-La...

Its official - the vote to send Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's nomination to the full US Senate for confirmation is moving forward. For an update on this historic moment, Host Ramses Ja checks in with BIN News Director Andrea Coleman for an update . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the 54th anniversary of his tragic death, Host Ramses Ja speaks with Dr. Camilla Westenberg about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the state of today's Civil Rights movement. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

BIN News anchors Vanessa Tyler and Mike Stevens join host Ramses Ja to breakdown the biggest news stories of the week and offer a preview of some of the hot news items on the radar for next week.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Ramses Ja talks with US Senator Edward J. Markey about his plan to end the controversial use of qualified immunity - a legal precedent designed to protect law enforcement officers in cases involving police misconduct and violation of constitutional rights.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The feud between Will Smith and Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars has become one of the biggest stories of the year. Host Ramses Ja talks with Comedian Damon Williams (@damonwilliamscomedy) about the impact of this incident on the Black Community and the world of comedy. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Ramses Ja and civil rights lawyer Jeffery Robinson finish their discussion on the documentary “ Who We Are - A Chronicle of Racism in America”. As writer and producer of the film, Robinson shares some of the main highlights and revelations viewers will discover about anti-Black racism in the United States. Sony is a product founding partner of the Black Information Network. ...

In the first of a two part series, Host Ramses Ja is joined by civil rights lawyer Jeffery Robinson to discuss “ Who We Are - A Chronicle of Racism in America”. The documentary, distributed by Sony Classics films, provides a stark timeline of anti-Black racism in the United States, from slavery to the modern myth of a post- racial America. Sony is a product founding partner of the Blac...

Host Ramses Ja and BIN News Director Andrea Coleman recap some of the high points and tense moments at Wednesday's Senate Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Ramses Ja and BIN News Director Andrea Coleman recap the final day of the US Senate hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The US Senate Confirmation hearings are underway for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson. BIN News Director Andrea Coleman joins Host Ramses Ja to discuss the proceedings and offer her perspective on the first days of the hearings.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Real Times Media CEO Hiram E. Jackson joins Host Ramses Ja for a important discussion on the legacy of Black owned newspaper brands and how his company is preserving the history of Black media while evolving how it is accessed .  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Miriam Burnett, Medical Director of the AME Church's International Health Commission, joins Host Ramses Ja to discuss the impact of Alzheimer's Disease on the Black Community and how the AME Church is working to support those effected by it.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Ramses Ja speaks with attorney Holli Holiday, President of "Sisters Lead, Sisters Vote " about the upcoming Senate Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode , Host Ramses Ja and Renita M Rhodes, Lead Audit Manager of Information Security at Wells Fargo, discuss Black representation in the Tech Industry.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Ramses Ja and BIN News Anchor Doug Davis discuss the controversy surrounding the use of "No Knock " warrants as a law enforcement tool.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.